Obituary of Gertrude C. Villhauer

Heaven gained another angel when Gertrude Villhauer 83 of Syracuse passed away peacefully at the Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing. Born in Brewerton NY, Gertrude the youngest child of Frank and Julia (Luke) Sullivan, attended Cathedral High School in Syracuse, New York and was a member of the first graduating class to have completed all four years at Lemoyne College. She enjoyed learning and received master degrees in both education and administration from Syracuse University. She also loved to teach. During a career that spanned 43 years, she taught at the St Charles, Porter and Roberts Elementary schools. She often shared that spending time with children kept her young and provided her with much joy. She inspired a number of family members to enter the field of education and encouraged children to believe in themselves and to pursue their dreams. Gertrude enjoyed spending time with her family, playing the piano, baking, classic movies, Syracuse University Sports and reading. She was a kind-hearted and thoughtful woman who enjoyed helping others. She will be missed by many. She was a communicant of the Basilica at Sacred Heart in Syracuse. Gertrude's family would like to thank the staff at the Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing and the Upstate University Hospital at Community General for their kindness and thoughtfulness over the last several years. Survivors: Edwin (Joanne) of Morristown NJ, Peter (Lisa) of Woodstock GA, Timothy of Syracuse and Paul of Agusta GA; and her loving grandchildren (Eric, Elena, Brittney, Brook, Bailey and PJ). She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years Edwin, her sister Mary Young and her brother Frank Sullivan Jr. Services: 9 a.m. Saturday August 16, at Tindall Funeral Home and 9:30 a.m. at Basilica Of The Sacred Heart, 927 Park Ave., where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated. The Rite of Committal and burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, DeWitt Calling hours will be 5 to 7p.m. Friday August 15, at the funeral home 1921 W Genesee St, Syracuse. In lieu of flowers, perform a random act of kindness in Gertrude's honor.